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Medical Care in Assisted Living [English] Permalink Public

Information for residents about medical care while in assisted living. (English) Colour

Preventing and Treating Pain in Care Homes (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information about pain in older adults when living in a care home. Includes information about pain, how pain is expressed especially when a person also has dementia, what happens to a person if pain is not treated, and different ways to treat pain. We include ways that family and friends can help. (English) Colour

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Intravenous Therapy in Long-Term Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A brief description of IV therapy and how it is offered in residential care in Fraser Health. Intravenous (IV) means ‘into the vein’. Intravenous therapy is when we insert a small flexible tube (called an ‘IV catheter’) through the skin into a vein. This allows us to give fluid or medicine right into the blood stream. Veins carry blood toward the heart. (English) Colour

Resident Handbook – The Residence in Mission (Mission) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet provides you and your family with general information about The Residence in Mission (or as we call it – “TRIM”), including an introduction to the Care Team and services available to you. (English) Colour

Your Care in Assisted Living: A Palliative Approach [English] Permalink Public

An end of life care approach to help you have the best quality of life possible. This means we help you live as well as possible for as long as possible. Read this booklet to learn how we use a palliative approach to your care in Assisted Living. (English) Colour

Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Long-Term Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information for people living in Long Term Care on how to manage their disease and prevent flare-ups. (English) Black & White

Balancing Freedom with Safety in Long-Term Care: Use of Restraints (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information for residents and families about restraint use covering what is a restraint and why restraints are used. (English) Colour

My Voice in Action: A Workbook for Advance Care Planning EASY READ Version [English] Permalink Public

An EASY READ version of our interactive workbook that accompanies the My Voice guide. It is a supportive, fill in the blank style booklet to guide adults through the reflective process of advance care planning. It acts as a record for initial ACP thoughts and encourages further education/conversation and regular revisions. This easy read version is to support any adult that may process information differently for whatever reason (ie. adults with disabilities, adults living with neurological disorders, adults living with aphasia, adults with early/mild dementia). (English) Colour

When Staying In Assisted Living Is No Longer An Option - Moving from Assisted Living to a Care Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Someone from a specific health profession or program usually gives this resource to the person who needs it and reviews it with them. Before using this information, please review it with someone from that profession or program.

FOR USE BY HOME HEALTH AND ASSISTED LIVING CLINICIANS ONLY. Going From Assisted Living to Long Term Care. This booklet outlines the services available in long term care facilities and how placement decisions are based. (English) Colour

About Pneumonia - Long-Term Care [English] Permalink Public

Pneumonia (say new-moan-yah) is an infection in one or both lungs. This can be a serious health problem for older adults. This pamphlet describes the signs of pneumonia, how it is treated in the care home, and ways to prevent pneumonia. (English) Colour